greatness
Pronunciation Noun
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Pronunciation Noun
greatness
- The state, condition, or quality of being great
- Due to the greatness of his size, he was an effective bodyguard.
- greatness of mind
- c. 1600, William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night ACt 3 Scene 4
- Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
- (obsolete): Pride; haughtiness.
- 1627, Francis Bacon, New Atlantis
- It is not of pride or greatness that he cometh not aboard your ships.
- 1627, Francis Bacon, New Atlantis
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